LOS ANGELES, CA – [July 28, 2025] – Women in Media presents the Reel/Forward in-person conference. The two-day event features panels and workshops on funding, finding collaborators and eco-friendly practices in film, TV, and new media. Producers, creatives, and crew are invited to explore vendors, watch calling card short projects, attend speed pitching, and build relationships in the dealmakers’ lounge. Reel/Forward is open to all industry professionals.
September 6-7, 2025—10 AM-6 PM
Emerson College LA—5960 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
“This conference will connect filmmakers with investors to jumpstart projects to drive job creation in California, with a focus on financially sound, sustainable production,” says Tema Staig, Women In Media Executive Director. “Clean, green practices improve working conditions, boost production value, and strengthen the bottom line.”
Program partner Women in Cleantech & Sustainability will present the “Greening The Screen: Eco-Friendly Sets Pay Off” panel moderated by Paige Blankenship (Producer at Blank Paige Films and WiM Events Chair). Expert panelists include Adrienne Pfeiffer (Environmental Sustainability Strategist, Disney Studios), Alex de Valera (Sustainability Strategist & Impact Producer, Director of Ecoscope Ltd., a Film Ireland sustainability partner), and Audrey Gelb (former VP of Production, Disney TV Studios).
Other panel topics include Fix It In Prep, Navigating Distribution, Monetizing New Media and Building Influence, and Exploring Climate & Sustainability Through Storytelling. Wilhelm Family Foundation is a flagship sponsor.
In addition, the Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification (SPEC) Preview session will offer practical tools to implement sustainability at every stage of production. During this session presented by USGBC California, attendees can earn WiM certification to add to their resumes.
Admission includes breakfast, lunch, and networking after party. Tickets are available at: https://womennmedia.com/event/reel-forward/
Special thanks to Tactic Events for partnering with Women in Media to deliver the event.
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Reel/Forward Conference Partners
Women In Media is a non-profit organization that promotes gender balance in the film and entertainment industries through networking, professional development, and advocacy for filmmakers above and below the line. https://womennmedia.com/
Flagship Partner, Wilhelm Family Foundation’s mission is to help expand artists’ access to resources by supporting organizations working to make creative expression, experimentation, public programming, and discourse accessible to all people, artists and non-artists alike. wilhelmfamilyfoundation.org/
Blank Paige Films, LLC. With a focus on feature films and an extensive background in branded content and commercials, Paige Blankenship is an accomplished producer excelling in the art of building brand partnerships. https://blankpaigefilms.com
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability fosters an influential network of professionals to further the roles of women in growing the green economy and making a positive impact on the environment. https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/
Tactic Events is a Los Angeles-based event firm that delivers tailored event experiences defined by creativity, precision, and a client-first approach. https://tactic-events.com/
USGBC California is an independent nonprofit with the mission to use the built environment to transform California into a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable place for all. We do so by uplifting individuals through education & training, workforce development, innovation and community engagement. https://usgbc-ca.org/sustainable-production/
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